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Pass Labs D1
Lucky you to have this DAC. Hope to own one   
Integrated Amplifiers - Luxman vs Pass Labs
Pass amps aren't lean sounding. Class D yes.. Sorry, didn't get that comment at all.    There's a great video from Steve Huff, where he discusses his favourite integrated amps. He compares Lux to Pass.  
The Mhdt lab Balanced Pagoda DAC
Hi guys just a quick question. Which MHDT has most bottom end? I guess the choice of tube can help too.  
Sonus Faber vs Wilson
Depends if you prefer a design classic or glorified cigar box. 
Jolida Foz SS-X Tube buffer & soundstage expander?
 thanks for thread, interesting readingOnly wish there was a balanced version 
Class D amps that are superior to all or most?
Not sure what speakers the chap auditioned with M33. Must have been the cause of his experience.Best value module I've tried was the 3e Audio 3255 based one. Great thing with that module is the ability to roll op amps. Build a killer poweramp for ... 
Any Line Magnetic LM34IA owners here?
Just read that LM34IA takes a variety of tubes ..inc i think, 7581a. If anyone tried this combo pls post! 
Streamer recommendations
Limetree? Not the most inspiring looking box but .. 
Schiit not that Good?
Wdnt be surprised to see a Vidar 2 in the near future, now nearly 5 yrs on. Wd make sense imo and seems next in line 
I just bought a Audio Research D-90.
Bump and old thread.. cd one use 7581A with D90? (Or other ARC power amps) 
Magico M9 The new 'norm' in speakers
Clever move, timing is kind of good for them. A few people made alot of money during corona.  
Have you ever wondered who sets the trends in the hi-end speaker industry?
The industry is now run by large groups whonare swallowing up brands and large dealerships/distributors who dictate to these groups what products they want.Then they'll employ well known designers within the industry to oversee product development... 
Rogue Audio Sphinx V3
Think I'm right in that a big difference with v3 is the pre tubes work with all line inputs whereas v2 was just phono. Correct if wrong.Regarding class D, the only negatives in some cases can be a slightly lean or recessed mid. This amp doesn't ha... 
Beware of NAD M3 Fire Hazard
With the cheaper NAD range yes, but Master Series stuff competes alongside products from companies with great aftercare. The M33 was on my shortlist, but after reading this I will go with Lyngdorf  
Most musical stand mount loudspeakers
Another vote for Sopra No1. Excellent sounding speakers